minimalism
This page currently comprises only one document: an essay I wrote for
my Honours year. Unlike most things written about minimalism, this document
concentrates on the European minimalists (Gavin Bryars, Howard Skempton,
Michael Nyman, etc.) rather than the American quartet (Young, Riley, Glass,
Reich).
PLEASE NOTE: The term 'minimalism', I know, is one much disliked
by many composers who are labelled as such. Please note that it is used
here purely for convenience's sake. If I ever find a more appropriate
term, be assured I will replace all occurrences of the m-word.
Satie and Minimalism: Parallels and Points of
Contact
related readings online
See the bibliography for a more in-depth collection
of related readings - these are just a selection of online sources.
Kyle Gann, A
forest from the seeds of minimalism: An essay on postminimal and totalist
music
Kyle Gann, Minimal
music, maximal impact on NewMusicBox
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